2006 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (700 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550.
Because 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (689 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Aventador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2012 Lamborghini Aventador | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 550 | Aventador |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 6500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 700 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 689 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
